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Working Title:
Interim Student Success Advisor- MSUAASF Range CInstitution:
St. Cloud State UniversityClassification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service FacultyCity:
St. CloudFLSA:
Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:
Full timeEmployment Condition:
Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)Salary Range:
$47,845.00 - $93,809.00Job Description
The Interim Student Success Advisors will provide holistic academic advising and success coaching for students throughout their academic career.
Advising and Student Success
- Serve as an academic advisor for assigned students in CBET. Serve as a Success Coach for assigned students for the entirety of their SCSU career.
- Establish trust with assigned students, upon admission, develop rapport and a working relationship that includes regular meetings, outreach messaging, careful documentation, tracking of student progress, and assessment of student success.
- Provide timely intervention when students are identified as needing support through progress report campaigns, early alerts, referral from faculty or staff, or other retention efforts.
- Assess students’ needs and provide appropriate academic and personal coaching, and, when necessary, connect students to appropriate campus and/or community resources.
- Develop success plans with students who are on academic warning or probation, monitoring goal progress.
- Provide support and advising for study abroad/away, including course selection, evaluation for equivalencies, and communication with SCSU faculty, CIS staff, and international partners regarding course approvals. Provide return support, including notification of course equivalencies to Records and Registration. Guide students in navigating complex transfer processes, including transfer review, obtaining additional information from past schools, verifying complete and accurate degree audit reports and communicating CBET specific transfer policies.
Support and Execution
- Uphold the integrity of academic and curricular policies established by the university, college, and departments/programs. Exercise informed judgment to apply exceptions when warranted to ensure uniform academic policy practices and standards and timely degree progress for students.
- Develop and initiate programs designed to support academic success for students in special populations (including but not limited to) transfer students, provisionally admitted students, first generation students, international students, those academically exploring, or students served by Multicultural Student Services and TRIO. Make resource and prioritization recommendations to the Director for proposed programs.
- Process applications for HBS Upper Division Status and admission to HBS minors, communicate with CBET Department OAS, program leads, and department chairs. Communicate regularly with faculty and support staff within CBET academic programs, taking a collaborative approach to student support, staying up-to-date on academic program requirements and opportunities, and sharing pertinent updates.
Visibility and Influence
- Represent CBET at campus events including but not limited to Husky Advising and Registration Days, transfer fairs and events, onboarding events, admissions events for prospective students, resource fairs, commencement, and other programs designed to help student transition and succeed. Occasionally, represent CBET on campus committees, including search committees seeking to hire essential campus partners.
- Serve as a liaison in one or more of the following or similar capacities, college Navigate liaison, other college advising centers, and other partners such as but not limited to Study Abroad, Admissions, Center for International Studies, Multicultural Student Service, TRIO or an identity center to ensure the CBET Advising and Student Success team is able to disseminate information and remain up-to-date on student support opportunities across campus. Assist with the development and assessment of CBET Advising and Student Success Center programs and services to ensure excellence including the creation of new assessment tools as well as implementing existing tools. For example, a success advisor may initiate a group advising program for their assigned students, develop an assessment tool for that program, then interpret the data and student feedback to determine if the new group program was effective in increasing early registration and retention.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree and 1 year of Professional experience or a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of professional higher education experience.
- Familiarity with higher education system and current trends in student success, advising, coaching, and/or orientation.
- Experience with interpreting student data and ability to navigate software programs and other forms of technology.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience and competency working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
Preferred Qualification
- Understanding of Student Affairs and Higher Education Administration
- Experience working with students in an advising, coaching, admissions, financial aid, records and registration, or related role in higher education
- Knowledge of student development theory, academic advising, coaching, or orientation.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge using and/or interpreting student information systems, degree audits, student success management platforms (EAB’s Navigate, Starfish, etc.), Microsoft Office Suite and shared cloud spaces (OneDrive or Google Drive).
- Ability to work with underrepresented students and help them overcome barriers for success. Shares St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Ability to embrace and drive change in a collaborative team environment.
Other Requirements
Please note that successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.
Required Documents Needed to Apply
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter Unofficial transcript(s)
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Monday through Friday, 8:00-4:30 with some evenings and weekends possible.
About
St. Cloud State University serves close to 10,000 students and is committed to providing accessible, high-quality education that prepares graduates for meaningful careers and lifelong success. Located along the Mississippi River in St. Cloud, Minnesota, SCSU combines personalized support, applied learning, research, and community engagement to create opportunities for students, employees, and the region. With more than 133,000 alumni worldwide, SCSU continues to make a lasting impact through education, innovation, and service.
St. Cloud State University is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment that values the unique contributions of all students, faculty, staff, and community members. We recognize that welcoming a variety of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds strengthens our teaching, learning, research, and service mission. We encourage applications from individuals who share our commitment to student success, belonging, and excellence.
Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) which can be found at: https://www.msuaasf.org/
St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Interim Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Andrea Rooney. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.
To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.
Desired Start Date:
11-25-2026Position End Date:
11-25-2027Open Date:
10-30-2026Close Date:
11-16-2026Posting Contact Name:
Angie NotchPosting Contact Email:
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in student advisor jobs.
- Bachelor's degree required, master's degree in counseling, education, or related field preferred
- Experience advising or mentoring students in an educational or nonprofit setting
- Proficiency with student information systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft, or Salesforce Education Cloud
- Knowledge of FERPA regulations and student record confidentiality requirements
- Strong case management skills with experience handling a high-volume student caseload
- Familiarity with degree audit software and academic progression tracking tools
Tips for Your Student Advisor Job Search
Tailor your resume to each institution type
Community colleges, four-year universities, and nonprofit college-access programs each value different things. Highlight caseload size and retention outcomes for community colleges, and first-generation student experience for nonprofits. Generic resumes get screened out fast.
Quantify your student outcomes on your resume
Hiring managers want to see what changed because of your work. Replace phrases like 'supported students' with specific results, such as persistence rates you influenced or the number of students you guided through a particular milestone, even if estimates.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists student advisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by the population you want to serve
Student advisor roles vary enormously by population, from first-generation college students and transfer students to graduate and international learners. Target postings that match the student population you have direct experience with to make your application more compelling.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for student advisor roles almost always use situational prompts, such as how you handled a student in academic crisis or a missed advising deadline. Prepare two or three real examples that show your process, not just the outcome.
Negotiate using total compensation, not just salary
Many institutions have limited salary flexibility but offer tuition remission, professional development funds, and flexible scheduling. Ask about all of these during the offer stage, especially if the posted salary is below your target.
Student Advisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most student advisors?
East Side House Settlement, San Diego State University, and Ashland School District are hiring the most student advisors right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistently strong at community colleges and large public university systems.
How many student advisor jobs are remote?
About 60% of student advisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote roles more common in career advising, online program advising, and graduate admissions than in traditional academic advising roles that require in-person student meetings on campus.
How do you become a student advisor?
Most student advisor roles require at least a bachelor's degree, and many prefer a master's in counseling, higher education, or a related field. Gaining hands-on experience through roles in tutoring, residence life, or college access programs builds the advising skills employers look for. Earning credentials like NACADA membership or a school counseling license strengthens your candidacy for competitive positions.
Can you get a student advisor job with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level student advisor roles exist, especially at community colleges and nonprofit college-access organizations that often hire candidates who can demonstrate lived experience navigating higher education themselves. Volunteer work with mentoring programs, internships in academic affairs offices, or part-time roles as a peer advisor give you direct advising experience that substitutes for full professional history on a resume.
What does the student advisor interview process look like?
Most student advisor interviews include a phone or video screening with HR, followed by a panel interview with advising staff and a supervisor. Many institutions add a practical component, such as a mock advising session with a student actor or a written case study. References from supervisors in education or student services are typically required before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to student advisor jobs?
You can find and apply to student advisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from institutions and organizations across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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